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10. Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Fault Correction
Engine does not
start
Too little petrol in the tank
Fill with petrol
Incorrect starting sequence
Follow the instructions for starting
the engine (see ”operation“)
Spark plug connector ( 12)
not put on correctly
Sooted spark plug
Attach the spark plug connector
Clean, adjust or replace the spark
plug (see “cleaning and maintenance“)
Incorrectly adjusted carburettor
mix
Have the carburettor adjusted by a
specialist workshop
Engine starts but
equipment does
not run at full
power
Dirty air filter ( 14)
Replace the air filter (see “cleaning
and maintenance“)
Incorrectly adjusted carburettor
mix
Have the carburettor adjusted by a
specialist workshop
Engine splutters,
stops
Incorrectly adjusted carburettor
mix
Have the carburettor adjusted by a
specialist workshop
Sooted spark plug ( 12)
Clean, adjust or replace the spark
plugs (see “cleaning and maintenance“)
Engine overheats
Ventilation slot blocked
Clean the ventilation slot
Incorrect spark plug (12)
Change the spark plug
Too little engine oil in the engine
Fill with engine oil
Drive does not
switch on
Bowden cable ( 4) misadjusted
Have adjustment carried out by a
specialist workshop
Output unsatisfactory
or engine
labouring
Grass too short or too long
Change the cutting height (see
“setting the cutting height“)
Blade blunt
Have the blade sharpened or replaced
by a specialist workshop
Blade blocked with grass,
grass collection box full, ejection
channel blocked
Remove the grass (see “cleaning
and maintenance“)
Blade does not
turn
Blade blocked with grass
Remove the grass
Blade not installed correctly
Have the blade installed by a specialist
workshop
Abnormal noises,
rattling or vibrations
Blade not installed correctly
Have the blade installed by a specialist
workshop
Blade damaged
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